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Lilya 4-ever

2002·Movie
1h 49min·R
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic837.7Rotten Tomatoes84%91%
IMDb7.8Metacritic837.7Rotten Tomatoes84%91%

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Lilya 4-ever fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

In a struggling post-Soviet community, Lilya a teenage girl is abandoned when her mother moves to the United States with her boyfriend. Facing neglect and poverty, she meets Andrei, who offers her a job in Sweden, giving her hope for a better life — and a journey that will change everything.
Bleak Social RealismTragic Coming-of-AgePost-Soviet StrugglesChildhood NeglectDevastating PathosCharacter-Driven DramaRealistic & GrittyMelancholy AtmosphereSubtle Score

Crew

Directed by:
Lukas Moodysson, Alexandra Dahlström, Malin Fornander
Written by:
Lukas Moodysson
Produced by:
Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Tomas Eskilsson, Peeter Urbla
Composed by:
Per Streit, Hans Møller, Gadou Naudin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Lilya 4-ever

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lilya 4-ever legally?

PhiloKanopyFandorCineverseBFI PlayerARROW

Lilya 4-ever is included with a subscription to Philo and ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lilya 4-ever worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lilya 4-ever rated?

RSexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Lilya 4-ever?

1 h 49 min

Lilya 4-ever runs 1 h 49 min.

Is Lilya 4-ever based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lilya 4-ever?

Critics84
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 84 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see Lilya 4-ever much the same way.

Was Lilya 4-ever a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 37% of its budget.

What language is Lilya 4-ever in?

SwedishRussianEnglish

It was made in Swedish, with some Russian, English. Produced in Denmark, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch Lilya 4-ever?

15ATBECACHDEDKFIGBGGIENLNOPLSE+1

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lilya 4-ever in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.